Christmas Tree Cupcakes: Easy Festive Treats to Delight Everyone
Delight your family and friends with these easy-to-make Christmas tree cupcakes that are perfect for the festive season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups green frosting
- 1 cup assorted candy decorations
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar until fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Once cooled, frost with green frosting to resemble Christmas trees.
- Decorate with candy decorations as desired.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, use edible glitter on top of the frosting.
- These cupcakes can be made one day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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